Questions 1­–2 are based on "Loser." Questions 3–5 correspond to "Friends Forever."

1.
What event caused the main character to change? (1 point)

his date with Jenny
his parents' deaths
his strange talent
finding the lost boy

2.
How did Jenny react when her date found the brush? (1 point)

suspiciously
thankfully
angrily
cheerfully

3.
In this nonfiction article, the phrases "Drifting apart" and "Three was a crowd" are _____. (1 point)

subheads
quotes
expressions
headlines

4.
Based on your understanding of "Friends Forever," what is not a way to resist negative peer pressure? (1 point)

Stand up for what you believe is right.
Make your own decisions based on your values.
Believe that you don't need anybody's help or advice.
Don't let others tell you whom to hang out with.

5.
The various examples in this article suggest that an important quality in a friend is (1 point)

the desire to be friends with just one person.
the desire to win.
the ability to get along with family members.
the ability to forgive mistakes.

6.
You would consult a thesaurus to find (1 point)

a synonym for the word elaborate.
the correct punctuation when writing dialogue.
the meaning of a foreign word or phrase.
the correct spelling of the word accumulate.

7.
Which of the following is a comparative adverb? (1 point)

most intense
faster
greatest
least important

8.
Which of the following is not a superlative form of an adjective? (1 point)

bigger
least expensive
tallest
most likeable

My answers:
1. his parents' deaths
2. suspiciously
3. subheads
4. Believe that you don't need anybody's help or advice.
5. the ability to forgive mistakes.
6. a synonym for the word elaborate.
7. faster
8. bigger

Sorry -- but I haven't read either of these stories.

Your answers for the last three are correct.

1. The event that caused the main character to change can be found by reading the story "Loser." After analyzing the options given, you can infer that the correct answer is "his parents' deaths."

2. To understand how Jenny reacted when her date found the brush, you should refer to the story "Loser." Reading the scene where her date finds the brush will give you the context. Based on the options provided, the correct answer seems to be "suspiciously."

3. To identify the phrases "Drifting apart" and "Three was a crowd" in the nonfiction article, you should locate these phrases and determine their purpose. The question suggests that they could be subheads, quotes, expressions, or headlines. By analyzing their function, you can conclude that these phrases are most likely subheads.

4. The question asks you to identify a statement that is not a way to resist negative peer pressure. Based on your understanding of the story "Friends Forever," you need to consider the different ways the characters handle peer pressure. The correct answer seems to be "Believe that you don't need anybody's help or advice."

5. The question asks you to identify an important quality in a friend based on your understanding of the article "Friends Forever." To determine the answer, you should recall the examples mentioned in the article that highlight the characteristics of a good friend. The option that aligns with these examples is "the ability to forgive mistakes."

6. If you need to consult a thesaurus, it suggests that you want to find a synonym for a specific word. In this case, you need to find a synonym for the word "elaborate."

7. To identify a comparative adverb, you need to understand the function of each option. An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverbs. By considering the options given, the one that fits this description is "faster."

8. Finally, the question asks you to identify an option that is not a superlative form of an adjective. To answer this, you must understand the concept of superlatives and compare the options provided. The one that doesn't fit the pattern of a superlative form is "bigger."